Three Kingdoms: Cao Ying's mastermind, from nine to five

Chapter 167 What do you mean by giving me this [characteristic]?
"Look at what I'm doing? Only the three of us know this plan, and we can't tell others about it," Xu Zhen lowered his voice.

"I'm afraid you don't know the long-term. If we lose the battle with Jizhou, we can also move south to contain Jiangdong."

"If you win, you can make a deep layout and cultivate it to be of great use."

Xu Zhen could still remember that in the original world, Zhou Yu's water battle was not just as simple as a god.

Except that the morale of the generals of the three armies is like a rainbow and they occupy the best geographical advantage.

Countermeasures played a huge role.

At the same time, because Cao Cao really has no chess pieces to use, it is better to let the forces under the command of Captain Xu be friendly and cultivated at this time.

It will be used again in the future, it will be even sharper, and it will strike Sun Ce deeply at the vital point.

"Alas..." Jia Xu sighed deeply.

In this situation, it would be great if Dian Wei was here.

You should come and listen for yourself, I really didn't bring your prince, he was already poisonous!Toxic! !

Otherwise, how could I wholeheartedly follow.

Jia Xu is completely different from other followers.

The rest of them followed because of kindness, and at the same time they were gradually attracted by Xu Zhen as they got along with each other.

Jia Xu is not.

It was because he felt that he was born to be restrained by Xu Zhenke, which was very weird, so he didn't make an enemy of him.

If you don't want to be tough, join if you can't beat it.

Later, I was slowly attracted by the charm, so I followed.

He now feels safer following Xu Zhen, and will plan carefully to keep Xu Zhen safe.

It is much safer than the treacherous and intriguing Bo Yun on the prime minister's side. After all, the wind and rain have been blocked by that hero for the time being.

"Yes, yes, you are right."

Jia Xu's expression remained the same, and she immediately bowed her hands, not daring to slack off in the slightest.

Cao Ang sighed at this moment, took the letter from Xu Zhen's hand, and walked to the candlelight.

Burned directly.

"If you say this, just pretend you haven't seen it before."

With a warm smile on his face, he cupped his hands and said to Xu Zhen: "If this letter is leaked out, it may attract assassins and lead to internal troubles."

"Brother is dedicated to serving the country and the people, and benefiting one side. Don't get caught up in this vortex."

Xu Zhen was slightly touched in his heart, and immediately clasped his fists and said, "Zixiu is bothering you."

"Brother, this matter must be guarded against. Assassins can be recruited in the army, but they still need to practice in the future."

"Okay, from today onwards, a dark order will be issued, and Gabe will make clear and secret calls."

This matter has come to fruition, so Xu Zhen naturally won't think about it anymore, since there are assassins, he will strengthen it, and it is the rule to set up more sentries.

"What is the order tonight?"

"Chicken ribs!"

Xu Zhen just shook his head after finishing speaking, "Forget it, Palace Yuye Bar."

"One hundred and eighty cups."

"Okay, it's better to be more complicated, so it's not easy to guess."

Jia Xu was more cautious, so he sent an order to Dian Wei to strengthen the city's defenses.

……

That night.

Xu Zhen returned to the mansion from the barracks.

Before arriving at my own house, there are many houses on both sides of the spacious road.

Accompanied by Zhongkang tonight, he was on duty in the main hall of the government office, and then followed Xu Zhen.

When approaching the door, passing by another house, the door of this house suddenly opened slightly.

A graceful figure appeared inside immediately, calling softly, "Your Majesty, go slowly."

Xu Zhen stopped in his tracks, turned his head to look, did not move too much, and saluted in an elegant manner, "What's the matter, madam?"

Next to it, live Diao Chan and various servants and maids of Lu Bu.

Seeing that they were helpless and helpless, Xu Zhen gave them a little reward so that they could settle down in the inner city and live a slightly more difficult life as the general's widow.

Of course, Xu Zhen did this to show Gao Shun and Zhang Liao that he was not the type to kill everything.

As for some gossip outside, it was a handful of people in the society who didn't understand Xu Zhen.

He didn't care.

After all, Diao Chan's continuous devotion to the pertinent plan is already commendable and of high quality.

Of course it deserves half a respect.

Therefore, even though she had seen Diao Chan's beauty, and knew that she was as gentle as water and her skin as creamy, Xu Zhen had never been too moved.

"Your Majesty, would you like to come into the courtyard to have a talk?"

Diao Chan's voice was a little glutinous, so it felt sticky, which made Xu Zhen feel like she was acting like a baby.

Think about it.

It's like walking on the street in the previous life, and occasionally there will be one or two "kids, come and play" next to you. Do you want to insert coins immediately?

You can vote!But there is no need for this.

Xu Zhen shook his head secretly.

I'm sorry, ma'am, I have to go home and improve my self-discipline. We still need to improve ourselves.

The soft underbelly of the past few years has been tempered extremely tough.

"These days, I always feel that there is a lot of wind in the bed."

"Hehe, madam is serious." Xu Zhen immediately cupped his hands and said, "If that's the case, I'll deliver the good bedding to the courtyard tomorrow."

Xu Zhen straightened his back and said, "It's nighttime, so it's inconvenient. If you have something to do, you can go to the government office tomorrow."

After saying that, he turned around and left.

back to his home.

Diao Chan stood at the door for a while, then closed the door again, and then went back to the backyard.

At this moment, several female soldiers were ambushing in the backyard, all dressed in close-fitting clothes and black gauze, the leader of them was more heroic and slender, flexible and enchanting, with a long knife on his waist.

Seeing that Diao Chan came back alone, she hurried over and said, "Where's the person?"

Her voice was a little cold.

"Wen'er, he really won't come... This gentleman is really not like the rumors from the outside world. He is upright and honest, and he will not be tempted by me."

"Impossible!" Lu Wen's face was full of displeasure, she couldn't believe it, "How did you have the ability to play Dong Zhuo and my father around?"

"Wen'er, it's not bad to be alive now."

"I don't care!" Lu Wen's face was livid, her lower lip was tight, and her eyes were full of tears, "My father is a big man, Marquis Wen, the most powerful general in the world!"

"It was murdered by Xu Zhen! If you don't avenge this revenge, you will never be a human being!"

"Wen'er, don't be confused by hatred. Even if he comes in today, you can't do anything, otherwise you will die in Shouchun City."

"I don't care! He killed my father."

Diao Chan sighed, looked at Lu Wen and cried again, and said: "At that time, you were defeated. Your father should have been killed. It was the prince who sent him to Xudu, and he was finally beheaded. If you want to hate, it shouldn't be hating Cao Cao and the emperor. ?"

"Why do you hate the prince?"

"I……"

Lu Wen was speechless for a while, and didn't know how to answer, so she could only run into the deep courtyard and lock herself up again.

At this time, seeing her like this, Diao Chan could only moan and shake her head.

Thinking of what Junhou said softly just now, she touched her cheek.

"Tsk, why don't you come here?"

After all, he is old and pale.

Xu Zhen returned home.

On the night of eating sweet plums, sleep peacefully with Er Qiao.

Every night can strengthen the body and blood.

Stay energized.

At the same time, after getting enough sleep, you can get a self-discipline value ranging from [200-400].

After tonight, strengthen the characteristics of [Martial Soul] and start to accumulate again, but I don't know how long it will take to have a huge deposit.

……

Danyang.

After the opening of trade, the garrisons at the pass junctions in various places have not decreased, but the number of guard posts at the pass has been reduced, and many of the guards have gradually turned into spies lurking in various places.

Monitor the nearby commercial horse convoy at any time, and report it immediately if something is wrong.

They will not stop passing carriages, boats and boats crossing the river to interrogate them, which is much more relaxed than before.

Therefore, the messenger who pretended to be an assassin before, walked along the river with the water and the wind, and even went to the city to buy things along the way.

Cross the river day and night.

Back to Wu County.

When he arrived at the camp, he met Xu Gong.

Because Sun Ce has been suspicious these days, it seems that there are people in the dark, and he has placed his barracks on the bank of the river, giving way to Sun Ce, and giving all the peaceful land to Sun Ce.

The prosperity of bowing one's knees makes party members feel distressed.

After hearing that some of the envoys had returned, my heart was more than half at ease.

As long as the letter to Cao Cao is not intercepted, Sun Ce cannot kill him immediately.

In the future, as long as you find a way to go to Lujiang Anding slowly, you can keep the peace.

That Lujiang prefect, Shucheng Hou Xu Zhen, couldn't be so cruel, could he?
"Xiu Nian! You are back!"

The name of the envoy is Lu Yan, whose name is Xiu Nian.

"Captain!"

When Lu Yan came here, he prostrated directly, his short and fat body prostrated himself on the ground, and wept bitterly!
It made Xu Gong's diners even more moved. When he went out, they were all sad and tragic. How come he came back as if he had just been rescued after digging in the coal mountain for a month.

"Xiu Nian, come in and tell me! Where are the rest of the attendants?"

Xu Gong knew that being outside was not a place to talk, so he immediately helped him up and walked all the way into the wooden house by the river, this place is not far from the military camp, quite remote and quiet.

The most important thing is that there are loyal disciples walking around, not afraid of being known by Sun Ce.

"This is a gift from the Lord to you."

As soon as he came in, Xiu Nian brought the snacks and food wrapped in rough paper in his hand, as well as the wine in the small jar.

When this was mentioned, the look of grievance and crying on his face became more serious.

"Which prince?"

Xu Gong was full of doubts, twisted his beard with his hands behind his back and asked, "It's Xu Junhou from Lujiang."

"Xu Zhen Xu Bowen?"

Xu Gong's eyes widened, slightly astonished.

How could I forget him! ! !
The eldest son of the Cao family, Cao Ang, is by his side!

Such a character must be the humerus pillar next to Cao Cao in the future!And it's in Jiujiang!

But Bi Xu is a thousand miles closer to me!

"You went to find him?"

"Little man, it was saved by Junhou, so he was able to preserve it, and the letter was also placed with Junhou. He asked me to come back and ask the captain to rest assured that it will never be passed on."

"In the future, Captain Du can personally send his confidantes to Jiujiang to discuss important matters for mutual business. When there is a complete plan in the future, he will definitely suppress Sun Ce, so that the Jiangdong gentry can live in peace again!"

"Really! Really! There is such an adventure!" Xu Gong asked several times, strode around the room with a pensive expression, and gradually smiled.

This was the first time in months that he laughed with joy!
"Did he treat you kindly when you went to Xuying?"

"Of course!" Xiu Nian grinned, but the thick beard around his mouth was shaking rapidly.

His eyes were moist and foggy, and seemed to be moved.

"As soon as the villain entered, he immediately paid homage to the lord, and he personally helped me up after hearing about it..."

"Then, when I arrived at the lively place of the main tent in the camp, I asked the cooks one by one... to serve me food."

"Even invited me to drink, I don't know how many times I poured wine on my face, I got carried away..."

"Oh?" Xu Gong nodded immediately, "I heard that Xu Zhen never drinks alcohol."

"That's right, it was his general Dian Wei who accompanied the villain to drink."

"Well, this person is also a tiger general."

After hearing this, Xu Gong also understood what Xu Zhen meant, and immediately said: "Then I will send He Tong and Zhao Jie to see the lord. If you have anything to say, you can bring it back secretly."

"Now he is entrenched in Jiujiang, he is kind and generous, treats the people well, and never resorts to force."

Xiu Nian: "Ah, that's right...the Lord is benevolent."

"This person should be the one we follow, not the brutal Sun Ce."

"Hmm... Ah Tong and Wen Jie, please take this trip for me, and Xiu Nian will lead the way."

"Here."

"Bring some gifts for me, to reward the soldiers and horses of the princes and marquises, go with the caravan, and sell them to the eldest son at a low price. I heard that Xu Zhen doesn't like to accept gifts. The last time Shen You went to give them, he was scolded and killed Come out, almost do it."

"Yes, he doesn't like money."

Xu Gong mentioned the gift in Lu Yan's hand, with a bright smile on his face, and at the same time said: "Look at the gifts he gave."

"They are not precious things, but they seem sincere. This is Xu Junhou's kindness! Come on, let's eat these today and divide the wine!"

"Come, come!"

Xu Gong is a good person, he is very kind to his disciples, and he often sleeps and eats together, otherwise there would not be so many people who would follow him because of the favor.

Until the captain, how can there be no confidants around him.

Several people gathered together, and began to place snacks and wine in the house.

Xiu Nian forced a smile on his face while watching from the sidelines, but actually his heart was bleeding.

This is what I paid for!I! ! !

……

Shouchun Barracks.

In the artisan camp.

In the noisy campsite lined with wooden buildings, good news finally came.

The method of melting iron has been completed!

Pull the iron sheet with giant tongs and shake it evenly back and forth to melt the pig iron on the upper layer, and then drip irrigation on the beaten wrought iron below.

The coal fire is constantly lit in the bellows to maintain the high temperature. After continuous smelting, iron slag can be removed in the process of melting, and refined iron can be obtained.

"This kind, the upper and lower floors are dissolved in one room, it should be called—"

"Su Tie."

Xu Zhen stared at the furnace, the corners of his mouth gradually raised, and he said this sentence almost subconsciously.

Father God pays off!
It finally worked!
Pu Feng immediately nodded in praise, "That's right, that's the name, Su Tie."

"A good name, worthy of being a prince."

[You persevered and spent a month to complete the "prototype of steel pouring method", get Su Tie, surpass the current cognition, and gain self-discipline value +3000]

[Additional silver rare features——]

Xu Zhen was pleasantly surprised.

"Hahaha!"

He was ecstatic, and even couldn't help laughing out loud!This is so lucrative, who would have imagined that during the period of iron smelting, he would be immersed in it and have nothing else to think about.

There are actually rewards!
It is still a silver-white rare characteristic! !Earn big! !
Seeing his appearance, the others cheered immediately.

"Success!"

"We finally succeeded!"

"This is a cross-generational creation! I'm ashamed of you for persevering!!"

"In the evening, pigs should be cooked and shared!"

[Iron Kidney: You have an indestructible kidney, 30% poison resistance]

Xu Zhen: "..."

what! ?

What do you mean by giving me an indestructible iron kidney? !

Am I such a person!You gave me such a characteristic, still, still rare!It's an insult to my personality!You can guess what you like!This is superfluous!
Everyone around just laughed, seeing Xu Zhen's expression suddenly collapsed, and then stopped laughing immediately, no one knew what happened.

Xu Zhen didn't laugh, and they certainly didn't dare to laugh either.

[Your kidneys are strengthened, life expectancy +3 years]

Xu Zhen suddenly smiled, "Hehehe."

It's comfortable, it's comfortable.

You insult it, insult it casually.

(End of this chapter)